John "Jake" Franklin Johnson Obituary (1933 - 2021)

John "Jake" Franklin Johnson left his earthly body on October 8, 2021. He was born in Farmer City, IL, on January 30, 1933, a son of John A. and Lela Clark Johnson. Jake married Thelma Marie Andreae (later divorced) and had two sons. In 1967, he married Sandra Vernell Lamb and they raised his sons. She survives. Survivors are: son, John M. (Steve) Johnson of West Jordan, UT; daughter-in-law, Andy Johnson and granddaughter, Allena Johnson of LeRoy; sister, Judy Hart of Pontiac; sister-in-law, Geraldene Brannock of Farmer City; sister-in-law, Mary Johnson of Farmer City; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and a precious son Larry. Jake was a salesman for Wickes Lumber until it closed, and then became a custodian for Blue Ridge School District. He was very patriotic and served in the Army during the Korean War. People of Farmer City will remember him for being very active in the Joe Williams American Legion Post 55, Farmer City and past commander of the Post color guard. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home in Farmer City. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Greenleaf Cemetery, Farmer City. Memorial donations may be made to the Joe Williams American Legion Post 55, Farmer City.